pip install a local package

In this tutorial, we will walk through the process of installing a local Python package using the pip package manager. This can be particularly useful during the development phase when you want to test your package locally before publishing it to a package repository like PyPI.
Here is a basic directory structure for a Python package:
Navigate to the root directory of your package in the terminal and run the following command to build the package:
This will create a dist directory with a source distribution of your package.
Now, it's time to install the local package using pip. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory containing your package's source distribution (the dist directory).
Use the following command to install your local package:
The dot (.) at the end represents the current directory.
Alternatively, you can use the absolute path:
After installation, you can verify that your package is installed by running Python and attempting to import your package's modules:
If no errors occur, your local package has been successfully installed!
Congratulations! You have now learned how to install a local Python package using pip. This process is beneficial for testing and debugging your package before sharing it with others.
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